The Chieftains mark 50 years of celebrating traditional Irish music

7:21 PM,
Feb. 20, 2013

The Chieftains will be on stage Tuesday in Ithaca.

Written by

Jim Catalano
| Correspondent

Last year, The New York Times ran an article noting that four iconic bands were marking their 50th anniversary in 2012. The Rolling Stones got together for a few shows in Europe and the United States, while the Beach Boys managed to reunite several warring factions for a new album and tour. Puerto Rican legends El Gran Combo launched their own anniversary tour, which has continued into 2013. And the Chieftains, who have been the torchbearers for traditional Irish music since 1962, celebrated the half-century mark with a worldwide tour of their own.